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Follow along as we bring you live updates, speeches, and unforgettable moments from the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Springfield.<\/p>\n
A night to remember in Springfield<\/p>\n
The Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield lit up Saturday night as the Class of 2025 took center stage. Fans, players and legends gathered to honor those who shaped the game, with heartfelt speeches, emotional embraces and unforgettable highlights making the night one to remember.<\/p>\n
“You gave a kid from the projects a passport to the world\u2026 I gave [the game] everything I had.”<\/p>\n
Carmelo Anthony gives thanks to the game of basketball and reflects on his career \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/Ks2dtdbrBL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA History (@NBAHistory) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Sue Bird is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nRHHqmwdQ3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n When in doubt\u2026 Stay Melo \ud83d\udcaf pic.twitter.com\/Qsf1n3gnj9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “From the lights of Madison Square Garden to the heartbeat of every borough, I felt that energy\u2026”<\/p>\n Melo shows love to the @nyknicks<\/a> fans & organization! pic.twitter.com\/0nsBCZAY0M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “You left this world too soon but you never left me.”<\/p>\n \u2013 Carmelo Anthony gives a shoutout to his father \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/IBatQMDMc3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “The dogs are barking.”<\/p>\n Memorable moment as Melo delivers his @Hoophall<\/a> speech \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/a75H3AV8BF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Allen Iverson & Dwyane Wade welcome @carmeloanthony<\/a> to the Hall of Fame \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/lSx6kZKsYG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Billy Donovan is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7Uc20zGVWc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jason Kidd: “I might have been the captain, but I was more like the water boy, the towel boy\u2026”<\/p>\n LeBron James: “Stop it\u2026 he’s the only one that’s never lost a game in international play ever. EVER.”<\/p>\n This J-Kidd and LeBron moment \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/l3NGFASswz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f “He was the missing link we needed in order to regain dominance with Team USA.”@KingJames<\/a> on the impact Kobe Bryant had on the gold-winning ’08 USA Basketball Men’s National Team. pic.twitter.com\/9ZvO4F6cJk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The ’08 USABMNT \u27a1\ufe0f @Hoophall<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/xiaDrtVSxp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Maya Moore is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3HLNlkU3KP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade were essential pieces in establishing a strong culture in Miami.<\/p>\n Micky Arison made sure to give them their flowers as he enters the @Hoophall<\/a> \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/z7pskI4M0k<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Danny Crawford is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1x00RAmiM8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James receives his @Hoophall<\/a> orange jacket as a member of the ‘Redeem Team’! \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/V3f41IpRa3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “You taught me what it means to stay ready.”<\/p>\n Dwight shouts out his coach Stan Van Gundy & does an ICONIC impression \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/wOTfCMeDZL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “Pops, mom your son is in the Hall of Fame.”<\/p>\n Dwight Howard gives a special shoutout to his parents during his @Hoophall<\/a> speech \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/qiQ6ZGqP3q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Sylvia Fowles is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NZldVN3WSj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Game-changers arrive in Springfield<\/p>\n The red carpet is rolled out in Springfield as the Class of 2025 and a host of basketball greats make their way into the Hall of Fame ceremony. Suits are sharp, cameras are flashing, and fans are lining up for a glimpse of the celebration is officially underway.<\/p>\n DWIGHT HOWARD HAS ARRIVED.<\/p>\n He is being enshrined into the @Hoophall<\/a> tonight \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/7ToNz2VTnm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Coach is ready for tonight. \ud83e\udd29 #25HoopClass<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZMOESbI6eK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This moment between D-Wade & Coach K>>><\/p>\n The 2008 USA Basketball Men’s National Team will enter the @Hoophall<\/a> tonight \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/LsfSoZng5K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe arrive for the @Hoophall<\/a> Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/D8ovm2SEQm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “He was a man at 16, I was like this kid ain’t 16\u2026 are you kidding me?”<\/p>\n Dominique Wilkins saw Dwight Howard’s potential from an early age \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n Howard will be enshrined in the @Hoophall<\/a> tonight at 7pm\/et on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com\/Bdm4L2FPCR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) September 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Shaq: “Why am I wearing this blazer?”<\/p>\n Dennis Scott: “Why are you wearing this blazer big fella?”<\/p>\n Shaq: “\u2026 I am finally giving my flowers.”@SHAQ<\/a> \ud83e\udd1d @DwightHoward<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/R3YdE0a1jg<\/a><\/p>\n